With our Farm of the Future 2035 vision, we continue to support sustainable agriculture with a focus on animal welfare, technology, and ecological balance. We are working to reduce our ecological footprint and produce high-quality, traceable dairy products. Transparency towards consumers and public support for farmers are central. In doing so, we not only strengthen the environment but also the financial stability and relevance of farmers worldwide.

At Lely, as Finance Director, you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in an innovative, international organization that makes a sustainable impact. This role is designed for someone who is enthusiastic and ambitious, has in-depth knowledge of finance, and sees room to learn, grow, and lead in a way that is both connecting and content-driven.

You are ambitious, forward-thinking, and want not only to improve processes but also to engage people. You create an environment where colleagues feel safe to take initiative, where feedback is valued, and where development is key. You combine sharpness with empathy: you set clear boundaries but also encourage growth and ownership. You’re looking for an organization where quality matters more than status, where you dare to lead with trust, and where you can be yourself while making a difference together.

You’ll work closely with the CFO and share responsibility for further professionalizing and future-proofing our financial organization. You’ll be given the space and trust to grow, build, and lead—not based on hierarchy, but on content, connection, and decisiveness.

What you’ll do:

• Lead various finance teams within Group Reporting, Treasury, Finance Operations, Control & Analytics, and Business Partnering
• Translate strategy into execution, with a sharp eye for simplicity, scalability, and impact
• Help define and realize a future-oriented financial course
• Serve as a sparring partner for the Board and stakeholders, guiding well-founded, data-driven decision-making
• Optimize and improve financial processes, systems, and reporting by closely collaborating with the other Shared Services directors from HR and IT, with a strong focus on data integrity and the management of Master Data across functions.
• Integrate ESG criteria into financial thinking and contribute to our societal impact
• Build a culture of trust, ownership, and continuous improvement, inspired by secure base leadership